knockin’ boots | Poppy Cedes

I am absolutely sick of window shopping for new boots.

I bought these great boots (see below) the weekend after I started my job, but I pretty much wear them every day because they’re the only shoes I own that don’t hurt my ankle, but they already have holes in the soles.

My boot -- see?

Dawg joins the action

Dawg is licking my boot!

I REPEAT: DAWG IS LICKING MY BOOT!!!!!

DID I EVER MENTION I HAVE A BAD ANKLE?

This one time when I was younger I was being chased around the house and I fell on a pair of high heels, ironically enough, and sprained my ankle. The ankle was not treated properly at the ER, and I was a kid so, duh, I didn’t let it heal properly, and now I am 34.a-bunch and my ankle fucking HURTS if it’s not supported properly, and it in turns hurts my knee and my back if I am not careful. It took me a really long time to realize the correlation between the injuries, cuz I’m SMAHT, but I know how this is the truth of my physical condition, and ankle replacements are far from perfected.

So, dear readers, perhaps you can hELP mE oUT, because it is ALWAYS boot weather in NYC. I need boots that:

. Support my ankle
. Are comfortable for walking (NYC blocks) and STANDING (an hour+ on the train)
. Look fashionable
. Are NOT SLIPPERY ON THE SOLES! I need my traction!
. Are one solid color – black or DARK brown
. Fit under pants (they can be under the knee or ankle boots, but no hooker boots)
. Don’t have a very high heel, but have a bit of a heel (1-2″)
. Are less than $150 per pair
. Come in size 9
. Are not previously owned
. Are at an online store — a reputable online store
. Are not the boots pictured above

Ok, go!

(no pressure)

PS — Oh, look! A much better photo of my boot when it was NEW!

22 thoughts on “knockin’ boots”

I have no suggestions, but I’m impressed by your color-changing boot.

I can tell you where to get some decent used cowboy boots, but unfortunately the store is in Santa Fe.

Good to know that Dawg has enough of a freak in him to lick your boots. I hear good things about Zappos from the lovely lesbians in my life, but I have not personally experienced them myself.

Try Zappos.com. I buy 80% of my shoes from there because the selection is amazing (all price points), the customer service is phenomenal, and you get your shoes shipped to you in less than 2 days most of the time. They even have reviews!! Here is the link to their boot area: http://www.zappos.com/womens-boots. A very close second is Piperlime.com: http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/categorySearch.do?cid=19794. Their service is awesome, too…but their price points are kind-of high. Let me know what you think.

I know it’s not clear from all of my insane bullet points, but I’ve already spent hours looking at online stores for boots that meet the criteria above. I’m now looking for someone to suggest the actual BOOTS.

OMG you need to come to Dutchyland to shop for boots. Dutchyland is BOOT country! Every US friend of mine that comes over here is amazed at almost all women walking around on boots here, most of the time… (me included, heh)

Okay – flat out, hands down, Doc Martens. There’s a reason I own 3 pairs (2 of them boots) and the actual boots are on sale at Zappos.com. They are comfortable and oh man – once they’re worn in they are HEAVEN. Just go look at the link (I highly recommend the shoes, too.) I have back issues- really. These boots – all their boots- rock.
http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722001322/so/1/page/1.html

Why not some high backed sneakers instead? I’d have to think those would be better for walking a lot than boots.

OMFG! You have Dawg slobber on your boot!!!

Eeewwwww.

Uh… if those are so good and you hate to let them go, why not just get them re-soled?

No hooker boots? (

Hi…I’m usually just a lurker, but I thought I would share my boots with you that I LOVE. I have weak ankles and these have always served me well. Some of the reviews from people say they don’t offer enough arch support, but I already where them with insoles so I’ve never really noticed a problem.
They are from L.L. Bean and are Teva Ventura Zip Boots..located here:

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=57078&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&feat=pprv

I also own their “Beans Everyday Sneakers” which are equally awesome as far as comfort goes. If I’m not in my boots, I’m in these and my feet stay pretty happy

Anyway..I’m not sure they have the heel your looking for, but I hope that helped a little!

where…wear…nobody noticed that right? Right.

I didn’t know that boots came in any other style than “hooker.”

After spending hours searching the internet for my own pair of cute & comfy boots I discovered that JCPenney dot com actually has a good selection of boots. I bought three different pairs, each on sale for less than half the original price. They’re really good quality, too… nice leather and details.

How about these?

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=62371&CatID=63465&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=16a2d00&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=62371|62373|63462&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=9&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=62371|62373|63462|63465

I’d link properly but I have an angry baby on my lap…

Look, makes no sense trying to avoid the age-induced maladies you’re so obviously afflicted with.

Just go straight to the walker. You can pimp it out with streamers and ipod connections.

Two words:

Nine West

Trust me when I say: You do not want your feet too close to the ground in NYC. Icky.

Thanks for all your suggestions!

I with Sybil. I’m a runner, and close to marathon time I need suit compatible foot support and I wear docs. (they also seem to last forever….)

Any luck yet? I know I order online from Zappos or Shoes.com but I don’t have any actual book recommendations. Sorry!

Thanks again, everyone! A post about boots purchased will be published in the near future. (Monday if nothing extremely eventful happens between now and then, other than MOTHER’S DAY and STAR TREK!!!!)

Creature SH on May 7, 2009 at 00:13 said:

I have no suggestions, but I’m impressed by your color-changing boot.
Iron Fist on May 7, 2009 at 01:28 said:

I can tell you where to get some decent used cowboy boots, but unfortunately the store is in Santa Fe.
Chris on May 7, 2009 at 02:57 said:

Good to know that Dawg has enough of a freak in him to lick your boots. I hear good things about Zappos from the lovely lesbians in my life, but I have not personally experienced them myself.
Robin on May 7, 2009 at 06:28 said:

Try Zappos.com. I buy 80% of my shoes from there because the selection is amazing (all price points), the customer service is phenomenal, and you get your shoes shipped to you in less than 2 days most of the time. They even have reviews!! Here is the link to their boot area: http://www.zappos.com/womens-boots. A very close second is Piperlime.com: http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/categorySearch.do?cid=19794. Their service is awesome, too…but their price points are kind-of high. Let me know what you think.
Poppy Cede on May 7, 2009 at 07:14 said:

I know it’s not clear from all of my insane bullet points, but I’ve already spent hours looking at online stores for boots that meet the criteria above. I’m now looking for someone to suggest the actual BOOTS.
DutchBitch on May 7, 2009 at 08:02 said:

OMG you need to come to Dutchyland to shop for boots. Dutchyland is BOOT country! Every US friend of mine that comes over here is amazed at almost all women walking around on boots here, most of the time… (me included, heh)
Sybil Law on May 7, 2009 at 08:22 said:

Okay – flat out, hands down, Doc Martens. There’s a reason I own 3 pairs (2 of them boots) and the actual boots are on sale at Zappos.com. They are comfortable and oh man – once they’re worn in they are HEAVEN. Just go look at the link (I highly recommend the shoes, too.) I have back issues- really. These boots – all their boots- rock.
http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722001322/so/1/page/1.html
Avitable on May 7, 2009 at 08:41 said:

Why not some high backed sneakers instead? I’d have to think those would be better for walking a lot than boots.
NYCWD on May 7, 2009 at 08:55 said:

OMFG! You have Dawg slobber on your boot!!!

Eeewwwww.
sue on May 7, 2009 at 10:04 said:

Uh… if those are so good and you hate to let them go, why not just get them re-soled?
Finn on May 7, 2009 at 12:10 said:

No hooker boots? (
Glenda on May 7, 2009 at 12:32 said:

Hi…I’m usually just a lurker, but I thought I would share my boots with you that I LOVE. I have weak ankles and these have always served me well. Some of the reviews from people say they don’t offer enough arch support, but I already where them with insoles so I’ve never really noticed a problem.
They are from L.L. Bean and are Teva Ventura Zip Boots..located here:

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=57078&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&feat=pprv

I also own their “Beans Everyday Sneakers” which are equally awesome as far as comfort goes. If I’m not in my boots, I’m in these and my feet stay pretty happy

Anyway..I’m not sure they have the heel your looking for, but I hope that helped a little!
Glenda on May 7, 2009 at 12:34 said:

where…wear…nobody noticed that right? Right.
Sharon - Mom Generations on May 7, 2009 at 13:56 said:

I didn’t know that boots came in any other style than “hooker.”
Misses M on May 7, 2009 at 14:21 said:

After spending hours searching the internet for my own pair of cute & comfy boots I discovered that JCPenney dot com actually has a good selection of boots. I bought three different pairs, each on sale for less than half the original price. They’re really good quality, too… nice leather and details.
Misses M on May 7, 2009 at 14:25 said:

How about these?

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=62371&CatID=63465&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=16a2d00&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=62371|62373|63462&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=9&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=62371|62373|63462|63465

I’d link properly but I have an angry baby on my lap…
whall on May 7, 2009 at 16:55 said:

Look, makes no sense trying to avoid the age-induced maladies you’re so obviously afflicted with.

Just go straight to the walker. You can pimp it out with streamers and ipod connections.
Miss Britt on May 7, 2009 at 21:36 said:

Two words:

Nine West
Poppy Cede on May 8, 2009 at 06:43 said:

Trust me when I say: You do not want your feet too close to the ground in NYC. Icky.

Thanks for all your suggestions!
Nat on May 8, 2009 at 07:28 said:

I with Sybil. I’m a runner, and close to marathon time I need suit compatible foot support and I wear docs. (they also seem to last forever….)
B on May 8, 2009 at 09:07 said:

Any luck yet? I know I order online from Zappos or Shoes.com but I don’t have any actual book recommendations. Sorry!
Poppy Cede on May 9, 2009 at 16:31 said:

Thanks again, everyone! A post about boots purchased will be published in the near future. (Monday if nothing extremely eventful happens between now and then, other than MOTHER’S DAY and STAR TREK!!!!)